I'm experimenting with a few spare slate tiles to be used for a small area (3-4 tiles only) - since I have some leftovers water repellent sealers products already I'd like to save a few quids and use these instead of having to buy proper slate sealers.
One sealer I've used is the Sealocrete SealProof INTEGRAL (waterproofer & retarder):
http://www.sealocrete.com/product_48_27 - this is designed to be mixed with cement/sand/water for concrete, and mortar mixes.
The other is a stabilizing solution: Wickes Master Exterior Stabilizing Solution with a very high VOC content (more than 50%) - this is a resins solution for external masonry walls - unfortunately I can't find any link about this product and I assume this is because is an older product which isn't in the market anymore...
Both products produce very encouraging results so far: the slates absorb much less water than the originals and have a darker hue which is very welcome in my case as this nearly matches the main bulk of the floor made of dark grey porcelain tiles...
Right now, I'm tempted to opt for the Sealocrete - simply because it seems more eco friendly and better for internal use...
Has anyone done similar experiments?
One sealer I've used is the Sealocrete SealProof INTEGRAL (waterproofer & retarder):
http://www.sealocrete.com/product_48_27 - this is designed to be mixed with cement/sand/water for concrete, and mortar mixes.
The other is a stabilizing solution: Wickes Master Exterior Stabilizing Solution with a very high VOC content (more than 50%) - this is a resins solution for external masonry walls - unfortunately I can't find any link about this product and I assume this is because is an older product which isn't in the market anymore...
Both products produce very encouraging results so far: the slates absorb much less water than the originals and have a darker hue which is very welcome in my case as this nearly matches the main bulk of the floor made of dark grey porcelain tiles...
Right now, I'm tempted to opt for the Sealocrete - simply because it seems more eco friendly and better for internal use...
Has anyone done similar experiments?